Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public · Visit Website

Saginaw Valley State University's campus spans 748 acres in University Center, just north of Saginaw. The university is known for its strong sense of community, fostered by a student body involved in various campus activities. SVSU offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, providing a comprehensive academic experience.

Programs Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$45,983/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$12,240/yr
Out-of-state: $28,752/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 32% of students receive Pell Grants and 51% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $10,545 $42,180 10.9x
$30K – $48K $11,338 $45,352 10.1x
$48K – $75K $13,963 $55,852 8.2x
$75K – $110K $16,972 $67,888 6.8x
$110K+ $18,491 $73,964 6.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $12,240 $48,960 9.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Saginaw Valley State University

27 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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84 $76,244/yr High 15.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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82 $68,037/yr Very High 16.0x
Accounting and Related Services
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74 $53,416/yr Very High 12.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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74 $46,284/yr Very High 14.5x
Mechanical Engineering
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73 $76,823/yr Very High 17.2x
Computer Systems Analysis
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69 $54,219/yr Very High 16.4x
Business Administration
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65 $44,490/yr High 11.6x
Marketing
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62 $44,376/yr Very High 12.8x
Electrical
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61 $78,950/yr Very High 15.1x
Teacher Education
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57 $43,585/yr High 8.8x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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56 $66,597/yr Moderate 12.6x
Teacher Education
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56 $43,151/yr High 8.6x
Business/Commerce, General
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56 $37,424/yr High 10.2x
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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55 $59,937/yr Moderate 11.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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54 $40,049/yr Moderate 9.5x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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47 $40,740/yr Low 12.7x
Social Work
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47 $38,503/yr Moderate 9.9x
Special Education and Teaching
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45 $43,191/yr High 9.3x
History
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45 $38,628/yr High 8.3x
Biology, General
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45 $35,216/yr High 11.0x
Political Science and Government
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44 $35,059/yr Very High 9.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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39 $31,021/yr Moderate 9.1x
Communication and Media Studies
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37 $36,348/yr High 8.5x
Psychology, General
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35 $30,092/yr High 8.8x
Fine and Studio Arts
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32 $28,289/yr Moderate 4.8x
Design and Applied Arts
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31 $27,577/yr High 9.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
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20 $23,298/yr Very High 6.9x
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